Mono A Dao Tinto 2021, Luis Seabra

“The balsamic and minty, aromatic and medicinal 2021 Mono A is a varietal Alfrocheiro Preto (the variety known as Baboso Negro in the Canary Islands) from Dão, in the zone of the Serra da Estrela, from vineyards close to the ones used for the white Granito Cru Dão. It has lively acidity and very good freshness, developing more elegant, even floral notes with time. It has a medium to full-bodied palate after fermenting in oak and maturing in 3,000-liter Garbelotto oak vats. It has moderate ripeness and 12.5% alcohol. This fermented with only 40% to 50% full clusters, while the rest of the reds are 100% full cluster. It has abundant, slightly dusty tannins that give it a rustic twist. He does a long maceration with very little work, almost an infusion. This is not an easy grape, and the profile of the wine is very different if you pick it later. There are some 3,800 bottles.”